Company details for:
Vegware Ltd
Canalside House,
43-45 Polwarth Crescent,
Edinburgh,
Midlothian,
EH11 1HS,
United Kingdom
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Compostable single wall hot cups
- sustainably-sourced paper
- free custom print on 50 cases single wall
- matching compostable lids available
Lined with plant-based PLA, not plastic, our hot cups are completely compostable. Choose from 4oz espresso cups up to a whopping 20oz.
Compostable double wall hot cups
- made in the British Isles from EU materials
- good thermal properties
- full colour custom print from 1,000 cups
- matching compostable lids
Lined with plant-based PLA, not plastic, our hot cups are completely compostable. They even won Vegware Best New Product in the first ever Climate Week Awards!
Printed double wall hot cups
- 1st hour of our design time is free
- full colour print, local manufacture
- embossing, tear-off tabs, foil stamps
- award-winning eco design
Printed cups are a fantastic promotional tool for brands who want to do their marketing over coffee! Vegware's in-house Custom Print Cafe service can help you create the perfect design to advertise your business' brand and logo. Our short-run eco coffee cups are completely compostable. And gorgeous too.
Hot cup extras
- award-winning lids
- fairtrade sugar sticks
- wooden stirrers
- kraft cup sleeves
- recycled pulp cup trays
Our hot cup lids are made from plant-based CPLA, which is 67% lower in carbon than plastic. They're heat resistant up to 85°C, with a tight fit and sleek design.
Cold cups
- made from plant-based PLA
- light and strong
- safe and non-toxic
- perfect for cold drinks up to 40C
Vegware's cold-drink cups are made from plant-based PLA which contains 79% embodied carbon than plastic.
Cutlery
- low carbon
- high heat resistant up to 85ºC / 185ºF
- eco and economic
- certified compostable
Choose our newer recycled compostable RCPLA cutlery, in black or white. Or our original compostable CPLA cutlery.
Soup containers
- 6, 8, 12, 16, 24 and 32oz
- good thermal properties
- flat or domed compostable lids
- completely compostable
After a lot of R&D, Vegware created the first compostable container for hot soup or frosty ice cream, as well as pasta salads and warming stews. It is made from sturdy sustainably-sourced board, lined with low-carbon plant-based PLA. They are crisp and white, with 'completely compostable' printed by the seam.
Bagasse tableware
- eco and economic
- sturdier than paper plates
- made from recycled sugarcane
- suitable for hot / wet / oily foods
- completely compostable
Vegware's bagasse tableware range is made from the dry fibrous residue left once sugarcane has been pressed for juice. As with our takeaway boxes, these plates and bowls are pressed into shape in a high-heat, high-pressure process.
Takeaway boxes
- freezable, microwaveable, neat stacking
- made from recycled sugarcane
- suitable for hot / wet / oily foods
- completely compostable
Our compostable hinged takeaway boxes are made from bagasse, recycled sugarcane which contains 99% less embodied carbon than polystyrene. They are made in a high-heat, high-pressure process. They come in a range of sizes and are great for hot, wet or oily foods as well as being sturdy and economic.
Gourmet range by Vegware
- window, bagasse or completely clear lids
- completely compostable
A Vegware innovation! Meet our new gourmet range - the market's first eco anti-spill box for hot or cold food to go. This unique patented range of bagasse bases with matching lids is exclusive to Vegware. Winner of the Caterer Product Excellence Awards 2015!
Deli containers
- made from plant-based PLA
- light and strong
- safe and non-toxic
- perfect for foods up to 50C
Vegware's deli pots and containers are made from plant-based PLA which contains 79% less embodied carbon than plastic.
Portion pots
- made from plant-based PLA or recycled sugarcane
- light and strong
- safe and non-toxic
- PLA pots perfect for foods up to 40C
- bagasse pots perfect for hot food
Vegware's PLA portion pots contains 79% less embodied carbon than plastic. Choose your size from 0.5oz to 4oz. Our bagasse portion pots are available in a 4oz size, with 99% less carbon than polystyrene. Made from recyced sugarcane, they're perfect for hot dips and sauces.
Sushi trays
- sushi, ploughman's lunches or cold desserts
- black plant-based PLA base with clear plant-based PLA lid
- stylish on-trend presentation
- completely compostable
Vegware's sushi tray and lid combo is made from plant-based PLA. This renewable eco material contains 79% less embodied carbon than plastic, and these carbon savings are reflected in our Eco Audits.
Sandwich and wrap boxes
- brown kraft board
- plant-based PLA window
- greaseproof lining
- choice of shapes and sizes
Vegware's sandwich wedges are completely compostable. They are made from brown kraft board with a compostable liner and a clear window made from plant-based PLA. They are supplied flat and assembly is very simple - no origami required!
Sandwich platter
- fully laminated for freshness
- quarter, half and eighth inserts
- brown kraft board with plant-based PLA window
- completely compostable
Our a kraft board platters come in two sizes, both with a nice big clear window made from plant-based PLA. Very stylish, and completely compostable - perfect for catering for eco-conscious companies and events. Ideal for cold foods such as sandwiches or chocolate brownies.
Salad boxes
- sustainably-sourced board
- plant-based PLA window
- made in the UK
We have now added two sizes of windowed salad boxes to our range of completely compostable packaging. They are made of sturdy kraft board with a grease resistant, water-based lining and a compostable plant-based PLA window.
Food cartons
- water-based and compostable grease-resistant lining
- leakproof webbed corners
Beware of imitations! Many similar-looking hot food cartons have a natural kraft finish, though in fact have a plastic lining and therefore are not compostable. We offer the full eco version - sustainably sourced paper board with a water-based coating, made up with leak-proof webbed corners and fold-in flaps to give a secure closure.
Hot bags and wraps
- eco options for hot cabinets
- innovative eco glassine bag
- sustainably-sourced
- completely compostable
Our glassine bag is another Vegware first - the first compostable window bag for hot cabinets. Most bags like this would use a flexible plastic window which is tricky to recycle. But we have used NatureFlex, a home-compostable clear film made of wood pulp. Available in two sizes, our glassine bags offer great hot cabinet visibility for paninis, pasties and hot wraps.
Bags to go
- food-safe
- heat-sealable options
- compostable
What a lot of bags. Need visibility? We have food-grade clear bags made from NatureFlex, or plant-based PLA film. Both are completely compostable - NatureFlex is even suitable for home composting.
Sheets
- greaseproof paper
- clear PLA sheets
- practical
- certified compostable
Stickers
- eco and stylish
- choice of two designs - one for writing on
- uses water-based adhesive
- made from renewable sources
- completely compostable
Vegware’s new stickers are stylish, practical and eco-friendly. The self-adhesive label is coated with a water-based permanent adhesive, which is made from renewable compostable sources.
Fast food and pizza
- sustainably-sourced paper
- eco chic pizza boxes
- retro newsprint chip cones
- eco pizza slice trays
Vegware's pizza boxes are made from sustainably-sourced paper, so you know that your pizza habit won't be depleting the world's forests. They are unbleached and so have a lovely eco-chic brown colour. We offer three sizes - 9, 12 or 16 inches.
Cakes
- kraft boxes with a plant-based PLA window
- FSC-certified chlorine-free baking cases
- made in the UK
We LOVE cake. So here are some eco-friendly compostable options for green-minded bakers out there.
Carry packs
- sturdy kraft board construction
- useful carry handle
- available in two sizes
Our sturdy kraft carry packs suit all kinds of applications - perfect as picnic boxes, or ideal for helping your customers add extra goodies to their takeaway. The packs are available in 2 sizes - standard (228 x 122 x 97mm) and large (265 x 128 x 180mm).
Carrier bags
- strong and sturdy
- re-use as a food waste caddy liner
Our recycled paper carriers are made in the UK from recycled kraft paper and are completely compostable. The internal handle makes them nice and strong. We can also offer custom printing on them from as little as 10,000 bags.
About us
Our customers range from independent cafes & distributors to the world’s largest contract caterers.
Vegware are proud to have received awards from The Scottish Parliament, FSB, Deloitte & The Queens Awards to name a few. Vegware can also be seen in The Sunday Times Fast Track 100 list of the UK’s fastest growing companies in 2017.
Our products include Single Wall Cups, Double Wall Cups, Printed Double Wall Hot Cups, White Hot Cup Lids, Black Hot Cups Lids, Sugar Sticks, Kraft Sleeves/Clutches, Cup Carry Trays, Stirrers, Cold Cups, Cutlery, Soup Containers, Bagasse Tableware, Takeaway Boxes, Gourmet Range, Deli Containers, Portion Pots, Sushi Trays, Sandwich and Wrap Boxes, Sandwich Platter, Salad Boxes, Food Cartons, Hot Bags & Wraps, Bags to Go, Sheets, Stickers, Fast Food and Pizza, Cakes, Carry Packs, Carrier Bags, Napkins, Blue Roll, Food Prep Gloves, Palm Leaf Tableware, Bin Liners & Sacks & Samples.
Vegware products have all been tried and tested under food safety and environmental regulations.
Our eco materials are…
- Renewable
- Low carbon
- Recycled
- Sustainably Sourced